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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1956
Page
11
Practical horticulture tips cover moss control with ammonium sulfate in lawns and safe nitrogen burning, shallow hoeing to control weeds between rows, variable plum yields due to weather and pollination, strawberry flowers for runners, iris borer control with DDT sprays, pruning roses to 12 to 15 inches, and preventing spindly seedlings by sunlight, warmth, spacing, and a cold frame.
In Little Falls New Jersey police say two men guilty on a second count for holding up a cleaning establishment. They believe the robbers set off a false fire alarm to pull police away from the district before carrying out the crime.
Emil A. Blackmore of Cheyenne Wyoming will take the role of national adjutant for the American Legion starting July 1. He succeeds current leadership and assumes duties overseeing national operations and programs.
Ontario accounts for about 25 percent of Canada’s railroad mileage, highlighting its role in national rail transport and regional connectivity across the province. The statistic appears in a broader discussion of railway infrastructure and logistics.
In Midland Texas two 80 000 barrel oil tanks owned by Magnolia Petroleum were struck by lightning and burned fiercely. Firemen battled to contain the blaze amid surrounding tanks in a large oil storage area as rain helped limit spread. No damage estimate yet.
An Associated Press survey shows 34 of 48 Iowa Democratic delegates favor Adlai Stevenson as presidential nominee with 17 choosing Stevenson first and Kefauver a distant second. Harriman Kefauver and mixed second choices reflect a divided field among delegates.
Charleston officials questioned a decoded birth date for William Edward Davis listed as December 25 1838 prompting a personal appearance by Davis a former slave who swore affidavits to prove he is 117 years old Davis recalls being sold into slavery at age 12 in Winston Salem North Carolina where he was born
Henderson police responded to a stray 175 pound St Bernard in a tense scene. Officers Hawkins and Grossmar retreated to their prowl car as the dog menaced them. A Mrs. William Ko led the dog to the car and sat beside it, then the dog was jailed for safekeeping.
New York City now has 53,000 residents aged over 85, a figure far higher than the 5,797 counted in 1920. The data show significant aging of the city’s population with longer life expectancy and demographic shifts.
Hollywood reports a widening split between Martin and Lewis as they pursue separate projects. NBC still lists them under contract for four annual shows, while both stars press for individual movie work. The feud centers on ego and spotlight, Dean’s hit recordings boosting his independence, while Jerry pushes for continued joint success.
The DFL chairwoman from Duluth Gerald Heaney may face William Carlson of St Paul as party factions vie. Dorothy Jacobson will not seek reelection. top contending candidates for chair include Anne Vetter, Marge Maki, Jane Preston and Phyllis Jones. Ray Hemenway looks set to be reelected. Evelyn Malone may challenge Jane Hunt for national committeewoman. The convention, Sunday marked heavy activity with speeches by Walter Reuther, Senator Humphrey and Governor Freeman as delegates and officers are elected and resolutions adopted.
Advice on replacing wooden and asphalt shingles with proper fastenings and patches. How to fit new shingles, cover nail heads with metal or copper strips, and use asphalt cement for sealing. Warnings about ladders and when to replace versus repair, including roll roofing patching and nail depth cautions.
Dean Elliott aged 13 died from injuries suffered a week earlier in a tractor accident near Iowa Falls. Authorities report the incident occurred on private property and the youth was transported for medical care but did not recover.
About 700 Masons and Eastern Star members will meet June 27 at the University of Minnesota to hear the first statewide progress report on the $1,000,000 Masonic Memorial Hospital fund drive for cancer patient care. Speakers include Dr. Charles Mayo and Dr. Owen Wangensteen.
Two people died in Minnesota traffic crashes raising the year toll to 199 with Mrs. Gena Oakley and Bruce Fischer among the deceased. Oakley, 29, of Minneapolis, died after a head on collision near Callaway while Fischer, 22, of Buffalo Lake died in a crash on Highway 4 near Sleepy Eye. Several others were injured in both incidents.
London ex president Harry S. Truman dismissed the idea of dining in his room during a Savoy stay. He said he preferred eating in public, noting he’s too old to change his habits and that using a team of royal-suite waiters would fence him in.
President Eisenhower, still recovering from a major intestinal operation, planned to review a report from Sherman Adams on yesterday’s GOP convention arrangements committee meeting. It was unclear whether he would hint at thoughts on a second term during his Washington remarks.
Hall predicts Eisenhower remains the GOP nominee and campaign plans proceed on the convention timetable. Hagerty says no firm timetable for the president’s hospital discharge, notes ongoing abdominal sutures, and cautions any political talk sits apart from medical updates. Dr Milton Eisenhower visits the president and remarks there may be future political possibilities.
Nasser speeds up financing and construction plans yet receives more arms from Czechoslovakia than stated. He recognizes Communist China and hosts Soviet Foreign Minister Dmitri Shepilov at celebrations ending Britain's occupation of the Suez Canal zone. Officials see Soviet power rising in the Middle East and worry Western help for the dam may falter, risking greater Soviet influence.
Soviet air force jets practicing near Moscow’s Tushino base hint at five missing formation slots that may be filled by new aircraft. Observers expect a delta-wing fighter and a swept-wing ICBM bomber debut at Sunday's show in front of an international audience including U.S. General Nathan Twining.
Britain flew the Comet II to Moscow for an air show with RAF leaders aboard. Nigel Birch heads the delegation and says the strengthened fuselage overcomes 1954 crash weaknesses. Ten Comet IIs go to the RAF. commercial service awaits a 1958 upgrade.
Riceville residents report visits and travels with relatives in Minnesota and California. Families from Riceville, Osage, Cresco, and surrounding towns hosted and hosted by friends, with gatherings in Minneapolis and New Hampton. Notable names include the Livelys, the Congers, the Hendricks family, and the Jennisons.
The Paris metropolitan area is reported to have 4.8 million residents. This figure reflects the latest demographic estimate for the greater Paris region in France.
TV schedules published as received may show deviations when stations substitute programs.
Afternoon and evening program lineup for KMMT TV Channel 6 shows time slots for features films news weather and score updates. Notable items include The Grand Ole Opry music programs and a 10 26 PM closing entry with film features listed.
A rough, OCR style TV listings fragment outlines channels and programs across Saturday through Monday evenings with multiple show titles such as Gunsmoke Stage Show Highwe Petrol News Theater and various dated airings. Details are garbled with multiple typos and partial program names.
TV program grid shows weekend schedule for KSTP TV Channel 5 with multiple time slots and shows. Listings include Patt, People Are, Weather, Sports, theater, cartoons, Dr Speck, Youth Wide Know, Meet Press, Count Monte Cristo, Judge Seen, Frontier U, Steve Allen, Loretta Young, Victory at Sea, Bowling, Headlines, Montgomery, Life of Riley, Theater, Federal Men, Tonight.
The Associated Grocers annual meeting will be Sunday in Blooming Prairie with an open house at the warehouse and a dinner and business session at St. Columbanus Church. President Ray Nelson of Brownsdale notes three director terms expiring this year. The Bach firm announced recent acquisition of Stephenson Music Co. in Austin and its manager Earl White of Rochester is redecorating the store. North Central Airlines earned the NSC Award of Honor for a perfect 1955 safety record, covering 28.5 million plane miles with 1.5 million passengers since 1918. Clayton Meyer of Austin earned a State Farm invitation to Los Angeles meetings for top field reps.
Market listings show heavyweight hogs at 14.46 to 14.75 per cwt across weight classes, choice to prime lambs and veal ranges, and cattle prices varying by weight. Government fees and grading adjustments apply. calf market notes a 3 cwt discount over 300 lbs. Investment funds include several common stock and pooled funds with near term bid and ask values.
Adolph G. Quamme, who since 1942 managed the Mason City Iowa agricultural district for American Crystal Sugar Co. has been named to head a combined Southern Minnesota Iowa district for the company.
Tanna Tufte of Dexter Route 2 was among prize award winners in the 2nd Annual Popsickle Western Roundup contest. The awards spanned the United States and Canada in the first week of the 10 week contest period. Tanna entered under Marigold Dairy colors.
Orange Crush flips from amber to a crystal clear 10-ounce bottle designed by Jim Nash, marking a rare major brand update since 1916. Go pher Bottling Co., local distributor, handles distribution.
Charles Zinna, a barber, testified that a customer named Edwin Balk attacked him after a short haircut. Balk yelled at the mirror, threw an apron, and twisted the barber’s arm until it snapped, then was fined $500 for disturbing the peace.
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